Installation & Assembly

Rubber Accessories
Installation
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Adhesives
Use an adhesive designed for the application of accessories. Adhesive should be a hard-set adhesive
that does not allow the material to shrink or expand after installation. Roppe does not recommend the use
of “stair tread” installation tape as an adequate adhesive for the installation of Roppe Rubber
Accessories. This material can allow the material to shrink or expand and create gapping. It is up to the
installer to determine acceptable bond to prevent shrinking and expansion.
Stair Nosings & Landing Trim
Install all Stair Nosings and Landing Trims prior to the installation of flooring materials. Trim accessories
with a razor knife and straight edge or a miter saw / radial arm saw with a 60 tooth or greater carbide
tipped blade. After fitting accessories, clean the backside with denatured alcohol and a clean white rag to
ensure there are no contaminates. It may be necessary for light sanding the back of stair nosings to
achieve adequate bond. 5100 Tread Nose Compound is required with all stair nosing installations. Roppe
strongly recommends 7200 Urethane Epoxy Adhesive or 5100 Tread Nose Compound be used as the
primary adhesive.
Thresholds, Adapters, Transitions, Corner Guards & Cove Caps
Trim accessories with a razor knife and straight edge or a miter saw / radial arm saw with a 60 tooth or
greater carbide tipped blade. If installation requires a radius, make sure radius will work prior to the
spreading of any adhesive. After fitting accessories, clean the backside with denatured alcohol and a
clean white rag to ensure there are no contaminates.
Restrictions after Installation
Spray Adhesive
Immediate foot traffic
Immediate rolling loads
3100 Rubber Tile & Tread Adhesive
Foot traffic after 24 hours
5100 Tread Nose Compound
Foot traffic after 12 hours
7200 Urethane Epoxy Adhesive
Foot traffic after 24 hours
• When moving in appliances or heavy furniture, it is always wise to protect the accessories from
scuffing and tears by using something to protect the floor
• Use floor protectors under furniture or fixtures to reduce indentation; as a rule of thumb, the heavier
the item the wider the floor protection device needed
• Place walk-off mats at outside entrances manufactured with non-staining backs to prevent
discoloration